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Mutton vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mutton and Beef tenderloin

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 in Mutton is higher than in Beef tenderloin.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Mutton. Mutton has 0.897mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mutton
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~91mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +123.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 234kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 33.43g 23.9g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 9mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 331mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 3.11mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 5.93mg 4.03mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 203mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.014mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 22.9µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 3mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.25mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.25mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.46µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 100.6mg 91mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 9.72g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.403mg 1.044mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.075mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.889mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.989mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.612mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.933mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.163mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.818mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Mutton
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.